Exercise on Referral

Exercise on Referral (also known as Passport to Health) entitles you to discounts on a variety of activities such as gym sessions, swimming & exercise classes, as well as motivational sessions and support for fitness and weight loss. If you are overweight and have a range of medical conditions and feel you may benefit from increasing your activity please call the surgery on 01225 428277 and make a telephone appointment with Sister Sharon Burge to discuss referral. For more information please follow the link to Healthy Lifestyle Services.

Slimming on referral entitles you to 12 weeks worth of vouchers to attend either Slimming World or Weight Watchers.

In order to qualify you must have a BMI greater than 30. Please book an appointment to see our Health care assistant or nurses to discuss.

Counterweight: Counterweight is aimed at helping you change all aspects of your lifestyle (such as diet, exercise and attitudes to food) in order to facilitate weight loss. Suitable for patients with a BMI >30 or >28 with an obesity related disease. Please see your Healthcare Assistant, Practice Nurse or GP for referral to our Counterweight Advisor, Sharon Burge.

Helping you to manage your health

Who do I see?

For information on how best to be seen at the Surgery, select the service or condition you require.

Abdominal Pain

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Acute Asthma

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner, GP or Practice Nurse

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Anxiety

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Back Pain

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Who to see: Practice Nurse or Health Care Assistant

Advice: Patients who are on medication to reduce their blood pressure are encouraged to attend every year for a check-up.

Blood Tests

Who to see: Phlebotomist

Advice: Clinics are held daily at various times. Appointments for blood test must have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional.

Boils

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Breathlessness

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Bruised Ribs

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Burns

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cellulitis

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cervical Smears

Who to see: Practice Nurse

Advice: Once you are invited, make an appointment with the Routine Nurse or GP.

Chest Infections

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Children's Immunisations

Who to see: Practice Nurse

Advice: Clinics are run at St. Michael’s Surgery: Tuesday 2.30pm to 3.30pm and The Beehive Surgery: Wednesday 11:20am – 12:15pm. Appointments will be sent out direct from Child Health Dept. However if you are unable to attend your appointment you are welcome to bring your child to clinic the following week or check in to a practice nurses clinic. For more information on children's immunisations and the schedule visit the NHS Immunisation website at: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations

Chronic Heart Disease

Who to see: Practice Nurse

Advice: Annual clinic appointment will be sent to CHD patients, please ask for an appointment if worried.

Cold Sores

Who to see: Local Pharmacy

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Constipation

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Contraception/Family Planning

Who to see: CASH or Practice Nurse

Advice: A weekly clinic for women on the contraceptive pill or injection and for anyone wanting advice on contraception or safer sex. Health advice to couples planning to start a family is available.

Cough

Who to see: Local Pharmacy

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Cystitis

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Dental Problems

Who to see: Dentist

Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist, or find a Dentist service via: www.nhs.uk

Depression

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Diabetes Monitoring

Who to see: Practice Nurse

Advice: Routine clinic appointments will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Patients are encouraged to book an appointment with our diabetes specialist nurse or their GP if they have any concerns at any other time and not to wait for their annual review.

Diarrhoea

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Diet/Lifestyle Changes

Dizziness

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Ear Care

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: If you think you may need ear irrigation ('syringing' )please speak to one of our nurses who will advise you. Also please check the following information NHS Earwax Information.

Earache

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Eczema

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Emergency Contraception

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner, GP or Pharmacist

Advice: Make an urgent appointment with the nurse or doctor. Please explain to the receptionist that the appointment is urgent and they will do their best to fit you in.

Eye Infection

Who to see: Pharmacy / Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Eye Injuries

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Fit Note (Sick Note)

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Flu

Who to see: Local Pharmacy / Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Forms, Certificates and Medicals

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. You will be charged for these services. Please discuss your requirements with our reception team. Examples are Passport forms, insurance reports, HGV medicals, holiday cancellation forms.

Fungal Infections

Who to see: Local Pharmacy / Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

General Advice

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: For general advice please ring to book a Telephone Consultation, you will be asked to give the phone number you want to be contacted on and given an approximate time to expect the call, please be available at that time and if using a mobile please ensure it is switched on.

Genital Herpes

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Hay Fever

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Head Injuries

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Head Lice

Headaches

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Holiday Cancellation Certificate

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Holiday Cancellation forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Hyperventilation

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Indigestion

Who to see: Local Pharmacy / Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Infected Wounds

Who to see: Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Ingrowing Toenail

Who to see: Podiatry / Practice or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Self-refer - ask at reception for self-referral forms.

Insect Bites

Who to see: Local Pharmacy / Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Insomnia

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Insurance Reports

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Medical Reports

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Missed Contraceptive

Who to see: Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Moles

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Mouth Problems

Who to see: Dentist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Nappy Rash

Who to see: Health Visitor

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Neck Pain

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Nosebleeds

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Panic Attacks

Who to see: GP or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Passport Forms

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Passport forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.

Period Problems

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Phobias

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Rashes

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Rectal Problems

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Removal of Stitches

Who to see: Practice Nurse or Health Care Assistant

Advice: Make an appointment with one of our Nurses or health care assistants.

Shingles

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sick Certificates

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Telephone to speak to our reception team. You will be required to give them your exact requirements.

Sick Note (Fit Note)

Who to see: Inform the Receptionist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sinusitis

Who to see: Local Pharmacy / Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Skin Conditions

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Smoking Cessation

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: Please ask our reception team who will send your details to our Health Care Assistant who will contact you. If you would like help sooner please visit www.nhs.uk/smokefree and Quit Now!

Sore Eyes

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sore Penis

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sore Throat

Who to see: Pharmacist or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Stings

Who to see: Pharmacist or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Styes

Who to see: Pharmacist or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Sunburn

Who to see: Pharmacist or NP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Threadworm

Who to see: Pharmacist or Nurse Practitioner

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Travel Vaccinations

Who to see: Practice Nurse

Advice: Make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss all your travel health needs.

Urine Infections

Who to see: Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner.

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Vaginal Discharge

Who to see: Nurse Practitioner or Practice Nurse or GP

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Verrucae

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Vomiting

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.

Warts

Who to see: Pharmacist

Advice: Please contact reception at St Michael's on 01225 428279 or The Beehive on 01225 445004 in the usual way to make an appointment.